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Overview |
Prescott College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 969 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,317 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,149 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Prescott College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 185 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 182 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 1130/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Prescott College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 6% |
Students |
Prescott College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Prescott College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Prescott College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 969 students)
Prescott College vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 33.2% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at Salve Regina University than Prescott College ($45,250.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prescott College than Salve Regina University ($25,317 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 73.3% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($9,520 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 32.9% larger than aid received Prescott College ($26,787 vs. $20,149)
Prescott College vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Prescott College .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Prescott College vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott College or Salve Regina University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Salve Regina University and Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Prescott College (73% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $20,400 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/